First published 2015
The crown jewel of this collection takes readers into the glamorous yet treacherous fashion industry of 1970s New York City. Clark began this novella in 1974 but set it aside to write the novel that would launch her career. Four decades later, she returned to complete the story, delivering the same tension and dramatic stakes that made her the bestselling Queen of Suspense. The collection also features Clark's very first published story from 1956, plus beloved tales starring recurring characters Alvirah and Willy alongside My Gal Sunday. Each story showcases the evolution of Clark's distinctive style, from her earliest work through her established mastery of suspenseful storytelling. An exclusive author's introduction provides insight into her creative process and the journey of bringing these stories to readers.
Genres: short-stories, 20th-century, suspense, mystery, thriller, 21st-century
Vibes: atmospheric, intimate, suspenseful
Tropes: mystery, suspense
Setting: New York City
Period: 1970s, 1956
290 pages · Hardcover · Simon & Schuster